Dr. Norm Lownds, Associate Professor

Joined Department

July 1997

Appointment

25% Teaching
25% Research
50% Extension - 4-H Children's Garden

Education

Ph.D., Horticulture, Michigan State University
M.S., Horticulture, Michigan State University
B.S., Horticulture, Michigan State University

Education and Technology

I am very interested in science education and learning and how hands-on, experiential learning can be enhanced and expanded through technology.  To examine this, my program is continually involved in projects that develop and integrate computer applications into the hands-on learning that occurs in the 4-H Children’s Garden.  Studies typically involve curricula development, including specific technology integration, delivering discovery experiences and evaluating effects on attitudes and learning. 

Very recently I have started to look at how we can use the ideas, concepts, tools and power of Web 2 to even further enhance and expand learning opportunities.

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